Dog-Friendly Activities in Lake Suzy, FL

Pets are welcome in the Old Prairie and Palmetto Ridge campgrounds at Myakka River State Park, a pet-friendly attraction in Sarasota, FL. This park also offers hiking trails, paddling, wildlife viewing, restrooms and more.

Leashed pups are invited to explore the pet-friendly Laishley Park in Punta Gorda, FL. This waterfront recreation area spans 17 acres and offers a range of amenities, including a fishing pier, an interactive fountain, walking paths, picnic tables and more.

Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park is a pet-friendly park in Port Charlotte. Wander along the wooded trails and enjoy the seclusion of this pretty park. If Fido needs to use the bathroom, there are several waste stations that can be found along the pathways. There's also a large field in the area that can be used for exercising pups. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are leashed and cleaned up after. The park is open every day of the week from 7am to 9pm.

Bring Fido to the Dog Park at Sunset Park located within the Babcock Ranch community in Punta Gorda, FL. This pet-friendly park is available to residents and visitors, and features two fenced areas for large and small dogs. Fido can enjoy some off-leash fun with agility equipment and a water trough. Amenities also include shade structures, trash cans, picnic tables and waste bags. There's even a 2-mile loop trail that runs alongside the park where leashed dogs are welcome.

Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Paw Park is a fenced dog park with a separate section for small dogs, water stations, waste bag stations and trash cans. Fido will enjoy the large, grassy area for some off-leash exercise, but please note there is limited shade. There are also dog-friendly trails outside of the fenced area where you and your leashed pup can go for a walk.

Don's Good Time Agility is permanently closed.

Bring Fido to Fishermen's Village, a waterfront mall, marina, and resort in Punta Gorda, FL. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you explore more than 30 boutique shops. You can even stop at Salty Paws to buy Fido a treat or new toy.

Bayshore Live Oak Park is the focal point of the Charlotte Harbor Historic District in Port Charlotte, FL. Fido is welcome to tag along at this pet-friendly spot to take in the beautiful vistas of the harbor and sunsets. Amenities include open space, restroom facilities, pavilions and walking paths. Please note dogs are not permitted on the fishing pier.

Hounds on Henry Nature Park is a clean, grassy dog park in Punta Gorda, FL. Bring Fido for some off-leash fun and socialization with other canines to this fenced 1.5-acre park. Amenities include a separate small dog area, water spigots and bowls, picnic tables, and benches. Please note that the park is closed on Wednesdays for maintenance.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Myakka State Forest, a pet-friendly recreation area in Englewood, FL. You and Fido can explore over 40 miles of trails that are used for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The Myakka River runs through the forest and allows easy access for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park is a pet-friendly destination in Englewood, FL. Situated on 315 acres of land, with 50 of those acres for active use, you and your leashed pup can enjoy hiking the park's trails through old growth pines, scrub habitat and mature pine flatwoods with mangrove fringe along Oyster Creek. The park also features athletic fields and courts as well as a dog park you and Fido can visit after hitting the trails.

Port Charlotte, FL is home to the pet-friendly Ollie's Pond Park. This local recreation space welcomes leashed dogs to explore with their owners. Visitors can walk along the one-mile path, starting in the trees and leading around the pond, or unwind on a bench and bird watch. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Dogs and other friendly pets are welcome on the Peace River in Arcadia, FL with Canoe Outpost - Peace River. The Peace River is one of the few pet-friendly rivers in the state. All pets need to be on a leash, and please clean up after your pet if it makes a mess. There's also a dog walk in the back parking lot, and they have dog kennels behind the office under the hickory trees for pups that aren't fond of being on the water.

The Boca Grande Bike Path is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Placida! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Boca Grande Bike Path. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Leashed dogs are invited to explore the pet-friendly Port Charlotte Beach Park in Port Charlotte, FL. This 16-acre waterfront recreation space offers a range of amenities for visitors, including picnic tables, playgrounds, sports courts, walking paths and more. Note that dogs aren't permitted on beaches or fishing piers per County Ordinances.

Bring your pet to play off leash at Katherine Ariens Dog Park at Edgewater Park in Port Charlotte, FL. This fenced dog park features a separate small dog area, water hoses, water bowls and waste bags. There are also restrooms and a playground nearby.

The Canine Club is a 1.5-acre fenced dog park where Fido can enjoy some off-leash play in North Port, FL. Park amenities include separate small and large dog areas, multiple shade structures, restrooms, waste bag stations, agility equipment, and canine cooling stations. The park is closed Wednesday mornings until noon and Friday mornings until 9am for routine maintenance.

The Dick Cuda Trail is a pet-friendly walking path available to residents and visitors at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda, FL. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a stroll on this 2-mile loop trail of crushed stone. Fido can also enjoy some off-leash fun at the dog park located along the path, and restrooms are available at the trailhead.

Your leashed pup is welcome to join you at the dog-friendly Tractor Supply Co. in Port Charlotte, FL. This retail chain store sells items like agricultural and livestock supplies, workwear, pet food and supplies, farm supplies and more!

Don Pedro Island State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Placida, FL. Located on 230 acres, this state park features a fishing dock, a kayak launch, a number of nature trails and a picnic shelter for you and Fido to enjoy. Bring your leashed pup for a walk on the scenic trails and a picnic, but note that dogs are not allowed on the beaches. There is a small entrance fee to visit.